Have you ever heard the word regenerative medicine?
Many of you may not be familiar with it.
Regenerative medicine is a state-of-the-art medical technology that is expected to provide new treatments for diseases and injuries that were previously ineffective.
Here, we will explain what kind of treatment regenerative medicine is, what kind of effects it has, including diseases and side effects for which it is effective.
In addition, it is said that regenerative medicine can also have cosmetic effects, so please be sure to read it until the end, along with the details of stem cell therapy.
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1. What is regenerative medicine?
Regenerative medicine is the ability of human beings to repair and regenerate. In other words, it is a treatment that makes the most of the natural healing power.
Human stem cells are indispensable for such regenerative medicine. Stem cells are inactive when the body is normal, but when other cells are damaged or diminished, they become active to replace those cells.
Treatments using such technologies can be broadly classified into three types: ES cells, iPS cells, and somatic stem cells, all of which are regenerative medicine using stem cells.
1-1. stem cell therapy
As mentioned above, stem cells are indispensable for regenerative medicine, and stem cell therapy is one of regenerative medicine.
To explain stem cells in more detail, stem cells are special cells that have both self-renewal and pluripotency. These two abilities generate new cells and regenerate tissues.
Stem cell therapy makes use of this mechanism to repair and regenerate damaged organs, blood vessels, and aged skin. It is also expected to be the latest treatment for diseases and injuries for which there was no cure until now.
1-2. Effective for various diseases and beauty
Regenerative medicine is also effective for various diseases and beauty.
By differentiating into various cells, stem cells are said to have many functions, such as wound healing, immune regulation, and nerve regeneration, and are effective in treating all kinds of diseases.
Examples of diseases include liver disorders, osteoarthritis of the knee, accelerated healing of skin injuries, autoimmune diseases, cerebral infarction and spinal cord injuries. In addition, skin treatment is a representative part of regenerative medicine that is said to have cosmetic effects.
2. Side effects of regenerative medicine
Regenerative medicine is considered a cutting-edge treatment,Few major side effects have been reported.However, it is not completely free of side effects.
The most common side effect of stem cell therapy is pain. When the stem cells that are returned to the body suddenly enter the joint, the joint cannot withstand the impact, and pain and swelling may appear in the affected area.
Since the patient's cells are cultured and returned to the body, the cells themselves are not bad, so even if symptoms appear, they usually heal within a few days.
3. Expectations for regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy
State of stem cell culture -Omotesando Helene Clinic-
Regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy do not require surgery because they use the patient's own cell repair power.
Therefore, you can expect a high effect with less burden. Here, we will tell you about the effects on medical and beauty related.
3-1. Medical-related effects
Stem cell therapy, which is still being researched and tested, is gradually becoming an indication for an increasing number of diseases. Currently, some of the diseases for which regenerative medicine is indicated are as follows.
- cerebral infarction
- myocardial infarction
- cerebral infarction
- dementia
- Parkinson's disease
- Osteoarthritis
- rheumatism
- Diabetes
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You can see that it is effective for a wide range of diseases such as vascular diseases, nervous system diseases, immune diseases, and bone diseases. There are many other diseases for which treatment is indicated, and regenerative medicine is expected to be the latest treatment method.
It is also expected to have a preventive effect, so it is said to be effective in preventing illness and improving the function of the entire body.
3-2. Effects on beauty
A typical treatment target of regenerative medicine for beauty is anti-aging to the skin.
The three elements that make up human skin are collagen, elastin, and hyaluron, and regenerative medicine activates the cells that produce these. Therefore, it gives the skin firmness by eliminating wrinkles and sagging.
By using the patient's own cells, the risk of side effects can be reduced, and it can be said that it is an attractive treatment that allows you to obtain beautiful skin.
4. Advantages and disadvantages of regenerative medicine using stem cells
Regenerative medicine using stem cells has many advantages because various effects can be expected, but of course there are disadvantages.
When receiving treatment, be sure to understand the disadvantages and receive the treatment safely.
4-1. Advantages of regenerative medicine using stem cells
The advantages of regenerative medicine using stem cells are as follows.
- It is still used today to treat illness and injury.
- less likely to cause side effects
In addition, regenerative medicine using stem cells is attracting attention for its great merits, such as leaving no cosmetic or medical surgical scars and less ethical problems.
There is a risk of side effects associated with any treatment, but the fact that the risk of side effects is low is a great sense of security when undergoing regenerative medicine using stem cells.
4-2. Disadvantages of regenerative medicine using stem cells
Regenerative medicine using stem cells is attracting attention for its great merits, but it is important to understand that it also includes the following demerits.
- can be expensive
- unable to differentiate into various cells
Some regenerative medicine using stem cells is covered by insurance, but it is also true that many of the treatments are still private. Depending on the treatment, it is not uncommon to pay high costs.
5. Summary: Regenerative medicine using stem cells is recognized for its medical and cosmetic effects
Regenerative medicine using stem cells is a treatment method that has been recognized to be effective in both medical and cosmetic fields.
Research and clinical trials are still ongoing, but regenerative medicine such as stem cells is still used as a treatment method.
In the future, it will be developed as a more familiar treatment.
We hope that you will take this opportunity to become interested in regenerative medicine, acquire knowledge about it, and consider actually treating it.
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